FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Material I

Institution:

Odessa College

Subject:

Description:

(3-0) 3 hours Study of the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Topics include storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Students will recognize hazardous materials in various shipping and storage containers; explain chemical characteristics and how they may react under certain conditions; and describe the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. (SCANS 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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